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Things to do in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia including Great Prom Walk, Sealers Cove, Little Waterloo Bay, Big Drift, Whale Rock, Fairy Cove, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Squeaky Beach, Mt Oberon Summit Walk, Norman Beach.
1. Great Prom Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
This Great Prom Walk takes in the best of everything at Victoria's most loved national park. Pass through beautiful ferny glades and forest to Sealers Cove, Refuge Cove and Little Waterloo Bay. follow the coastal track to the lighthouse. After leaving the lighthouse, take Telegraph Track back through the Prom's undulating interior to the Telegraph Saddle car park.
2. Sealers Cove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By ALW3197 - Melbourne, Australia
My first overnight hike experience. First part of hike from carpark (we caught shuttle bus from overnight hikers carpark) was wide, easy to navigate and the incline was fairly gentle. 3 kms or so into the journey you reach a beautiful grassed area. Rest here if you have time. Other side down the hill the track is very narrow. Lots of rocks. Some steep steps. It is spectacular. I recommend having walking poles. There is a water supply over this side so if you have invested in a Lifestraw you can fill up here. We carried in about 2.4 litres each but we were also staying overnight at Sealers Cove and we were not 100% sure on the water supply. Having said that there is a water pipe at the campsite safe if through a Lifestraw or boiled. Once you hit the boardwalk it is pleasant flat walking with stunning scenery. I think it starts about 2 kms before you hit the beach. We arrived as the tide was coming in at the tidal creek at Sealers and all had to strip our pants / shoes off to get across. I am 5 ft 3 and it was up to very top of my thighs. If you come at low tide it is about 20 cms out of the berm of the beach. Which was the depth when we left the next morning. So much fun to be in cool (and safe) water after the trek in. The legs appreciated it. From there a walk up the hill to the campground. Lots of cosy spots. Drop toilet. Plentiful water supply for boiling / Lifestraw. Low tables with logs around them for sitting. Which I found slightly annoying. Hike in reverse is much more challenging as it is very steep getting up to the grassed area 6 kms up. So just take your time and rest where you can. Anyway, I highly recommend this hike. Keep your packs light as possible and be smart. As this was my first experience I was lucky to be with my husband who is a very prepared camper. Everything we carried was light. We had dehydrated food and protein bars. A wet bag to take our rubbish home. Light tent. Light mattresses. Weather changes alot so please be prepared for everything. We had pouring rain, sunshine, wind and cool over 24 hours.
3. Little Waterloo Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
4. Big Drift
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Jenn-aus - Melbourne, Australia
Incredible!! We arrived an hour after sunrise and did the easy walk in from the carpark and then the short steep (30 metre) scramble to the top. Once we were there, stunning white rolling sand dunes as far as the eye could see. Wow! It felt like being on another planet and we were the only ones there even though it was a long weekend in summer!!I’ve been to the Prom ten times and can’t believe it took until today to experience the Big Drift. We were so glad we came so early because it’s so exposed (hot!) and after taking 100 photos, playing with shadows, sitting in the awesome peace, trekking across untouched fresh dunes (without footprints) and laughing at my partner rolling down the dunes like he was 40 years younger, we were ready to leave all the families arriving with their boogie boards to their fun. Take your sunglasses and water! Don’t go after 10am or you will be fried. I hear it’s great just after rain too. Highly recommend!
5. Whale Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By brianeP3241EH - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Just outside the Tidal River info and campsite and across the bridge is a large rock that really does resemble the head of a whale. It is best seen from the beach without going over the bridge but from wherever you view it enjoy
6. Fairy Cove
7. Wilsons Promontory National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 745 reviews
Wilsons Promontory National Park is the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. Walk remote coastal bushland trails and swim at pristine beaches dominated by granite tors. Camp in comfort at family-friendly Tidal River or hike to a more secluded campsite. Either way, the local wombats, kangaroos and emus are waiting to meet you. Swim at Norman Beach or one of The Prom's more secluded beaches. Go snorkelling for a unique underwater view of Victoria's largest marine national park. Scale the granite peaks of Mount Bishop or Mount Oberon for panoramic views, or enjoy an overnight hike. In the north there's a remote and rugged wilderness to explore, while the south is home to the historic Wilsons Promontory Lightstation and Sealers Cove.
Reviewed By dcoops64 - Stratford, Australia
Each March long weekend we camp at Tidal River at Wilson Promontory This year we again had a great time Fantastic place to take family with heaps of different activities on offer from short walks, exploring,swimming and everything the great outdoors provides
8. Squeaky Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Grifology70 - Melbourne, Australia
Went with family. A short walk to the beach from the car park. Best to cross to the main beach closer to the rocks. The sand is pure white and feels like talcum powder. The beach definitely squeaks. A memorable experience.
9. Mt Oberon Summit Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
The Mt Oberon Summit Walk takes you on a steady uphill climb to the viewing platform at the summit of Mount Oberon. See dramatic and beautiful meeting of land and sea at the southernmost point of Australia's mainland.
Reviewed By 638Happy_camper22 - Ocean Grove, Australia
It was a bit of a climb to get there but what a view when we got to the top. Such a stunning view of the coastline.
10. Norman Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By PlanetOz - Melbourne, Australia
This is the main beach in Wilsons Prom National Park because it is located near the Visitors Centre and has car parking within a short walking distance from the beach. It is a very nice sandy beach.
